Tuesday, April 8, 2008

2008 Final Recap

Big Tex!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations Cuz! You are the man! The Headroe Family slam dunked the pool this year. Easy E. finished 3rd…Momma’s House finished 7th…

"This is my year" (Will Banks)...close but no cigar. Maybe next year.

I’m just glad it’s over.

Doris Smith, sorry…but your reign as champion is over. Kiss it goodbye. I’ll send you a separate message regarding the return of the trophy.

Big Tex, expect to receive your hardware in early May. Enjoy it. You did well.

Now…for the rest of you losers… Please note – there is no difference between 6th place and 26th place. We all lost. Isn’t that right DT? :-)

Thanks for participating. It was fun. See you next year!

Signed,
The Commissioner!

Sunday, April 6, 2008

Day 6 Recap - Plano Rules

And then there were two! Memphis vs. Kansas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hopefully, you can still hear me. I’m all the way down here in 26th place. Sad…I know. You have to excuse me though. I’m a little out of touch. I’m in Copenhagen, Denmark this weekend and was reminded of the games when I received an e-mail from Uncle Tommy…who was bragging about being in 4th place. Let me explain this to you, Uncle Tommy…4th place is just like 26th place…no trophy! Got that?

It looks like Bone’s first video has jinxed us all. I looks the trophy will reside in Plano, Texas for the next year. On Monday, we’ll find out if it will go to Big Tex (Robert) or Easy E. (Evan). I hope the kid wins. Come on Evan! Don’t let me down.

Signed,
The Commissioner! ..I can’t wait ‘til next year.

Sunday, March 30, 2008

Day 5 Recap - Bye, Bye Sharolyn!

“This is my year” (Will Banks) has done the impossible! Bye, bye Sharolyn! See ya! Will, congrats on taking over the lead. We need a fresh face in 1st place…at least for a minute. Thank you.

“Uknow K” (Karyn) is inching her way to the top…again. I really don’t want to see that happen. Karyn, before you say anything…yes, I know…I SUCK! There, I said it first. Let’s move on.

Morgan & Cam, why did you leave Uncle John? That’s not nice girls…

“Wisemen” (Carl), good job. Not sure why you left your wife so far back (22nd place). Let’s talk later.

It’s ok Ma. There’s nothing wrong with being in 27th place. Just think of all the folks who didn’t have the courage to even fill out a bracket.

Signed,
The Commissioner! (Even from 19th place…I’m still runnin’ thangs!)

Saturday, March 29, 2008

Day 4 Recap - When will Sharolyn Fall?

Greetings from the City of Lights! Yes, I’m in Paris this weekend…wish you were here. :-)

Yesterday, I received this note from “UKnow K” (Karyn):
“Looks like my family is doing quite well. ‘This is my year’ (Will Banks) is my nephew Will - tied for 1st. …and well ‘UKnow K’ is still rollin' , and winner, winner, chicken dinner…'adams1' (Keith) is now up there with me...........................where u at???”

Well Karyn…I’ll tell you where I am. I’m sitting COMFORTABLY in 13th place. Striking distance! …right where I wanna be. I’m hangin’ out with my nieces…just like last week. Hello Morgan. Hello Cam. Uncle Johnny loves you. I’m also re-uniting with my Uncle Tommy. Please don’t worry about us. We’re all fine. You just take care of you…and try not to fall apart in the next couple of weeks.

Now…to the important stuff… Can someone please tell me why/how “Momma’s House” (Sharolyn Headroe) is still in first place? [Note - I’ve sent a message to ESPN.com to see if there’s something wrong with the web-site. I’ll let everyone know if there’s a problem.] I have to be honest, I’m sick of looking at this picture of Sharolyn and Robert. I feel like they’re mocking us. That, along with the fact that “Little Tex” (Brandon) and “Easy E” (Evan) are in the top 9, is enough to make you sick. Will someone please step up and take them of the lead. PLEASE!

Jasen appears to be slipping… He’s down to 7th. Come on Jasen. It’s not a sprint…it’s a marathon. You need endurance to win this race. Hang in there little man.

“Big Shot Shooter,” I see you’re still behind me. Good.

Bone, I see you’re making a comeback! Last week, you were in 25th place! This week, you’re in 24th place! Before you know it, you’ll be in 23rd or 22nd. Slow down. You’re making us nervous. Thanks for the video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSdkuuPdsiA). Very funny.

Well…I’m off to the Louvre!

Signed,
The Commissioner!

Sunday, March 23, 2008

Day 3 Recap - Plano, TX is STILL in the House!!

…and weekend 1 comes to a close.

Momma’s House (Sharolyn) is leading the pack after round 2! She’s starting to make me nervous. How about you? I keep thinking about Bone’s first video where he said, “Y’all don’t know nothin’ about basketball in Texas! Texas is a football state! Up here in Indiana, it’s all about the hoops, Baby!”…blah, blah, blah. Ummmm? Strange. Actually, it very strange considering he’s in 25th place…his wife (Jada) is in 21st place…and his daughters (Jernie & Jordan) are in 25th and 27th place (…and I think they all still live in Indiana). Obviously, they had a family meeting and created there brackets together. There’s no other way to explain why they’re all bringing up the rear. Bone, as a favor to all of us (please, please) produce another “funny” video. Perhaps this one can capture the true emotion of your household at this point in the tournament. I think it would be R E A L L Y funny this time. :-) Hang in there Lil” Brother…

Jordan, at least you have your sister (Jernie) with you now. Isn’t this fun? Next year, call your Uncle John to help you pick your teams. I can at least get you to the middle of the pack. Your daddy is too busy making videos!

One of the most consistent bracketeers this year is Jasen. Lookin’ good little man…but don’t start making room for the trophy just yet. There are a lot of games left to be played. I do promise to send you a picture of the trophy. Would you like that? :-)

Williams2 (Keynan) has worked his way up to tie for second. Welcome to the party, lil' cuz. I also see there’s another Ft. Worth player (Champ07 – Doris Smith) in the house. She’s slowly working her way up the ranks. My only advice to her is, “enjoy it now.” …and yes, I am referring to the trophy. I doubt (very seriously) that you’ll repeat. It could be another 20 years before you luck out again. Start looking for a UPS or FedEx. I expect the trophy to be mailed AS SOON AS you lose! So…take a few pictures (...send one to Jasen) and prepare to say goodbye. It was nice while it lasted.

I see you UKnowK (Karyn). I see you. Somehow you’ve worked your way into 4th place. Apparently, you’re not taking the advice of your husband (Jimbo Stars) who is currently tied for 21st place. Good for you.

Hello Morgan. Hello Cam Jae. Thank you for hangin’ out with Uncle John (Graves1) in 12th place. It nice here isn’t it? :-) I may not be here much longer though. You see, Uncle John made some bad choices and he’s gonna drop in the coming weeks. He picked Duke to win the National Championship…and they’ve already lost. :-) So…it’s not gonna get better for your Uncle John. Please be nice to me when I fall. :-(

Finally… JPhil (Jodi), perhaps you should have gotten a little coaching from Cam Jae or Wisemen (Carl). Just a friendly piece of advice… ‘Cause you’re not looking good right now. You’re sitting next to Bone. You should recognize him. He’s the one with the video camera. :-)

Signed,
The Commissioner!

Saturday, March 22, 2008

Day 2 Recap - Big Tex on Top!

Ok…ok…ok. I’m not off to my best start ever…but I’m not out of it yet! So…yes, I’m still talkin'!

Big Tex! Rolling! I didn’t think you had it in you…but apparently you’re serious this year. First place 2 days in a row! Looking good Cuz. Looking good.

Jasen. What’s up? Coming out of nowhere to be respected! Are you kidding me? Did you actually make these picks? Did your momma help you? Whatever you did, it’s working. Let’s see how long you last…

Big Shot Shooter… Seems like you’re slippin’. What’s wrong? Can’t hang? I predict you’ll continue sliding. Yesterday you wrote this:
“It's the Big Shot Shooter, Big Tex abuser
I'm talkin' much trash cus I've never been a loser.
keepin' cats off me like the Heisman trophy
I'm so far ahead these cats don't even know me
Jimbo stars to the Memphis 8U far so deep in the bench U should catch a ride with Drake.
Momma Graves, Jordan, Lil Tex and even Easy E
Get out the game before I dunk on you like Mike Beasley” signed Big Shot Shooter, March 21, 2008

I’m sorry we didn’t post this while it was still meaningful. It seems kinda funny now. J It’ll be funnier in a couple of weeks when I re-post it and you’re sitting with Jordan. (Sorry Jordan. I promise not to say another word about you.)

The rest of the Headroe’s are still rollin’! Sharolyn and Easy E are making their presence know. Kickin’ ____ and taking names! (Side note: Obviously, it’s pure luck. You can’t make me believe these people selected teams based on their knowledge of the sport.) Good luck! Keep it up! J

NCPanther32…looking good. Hang in there!

adams1. …sorry. This is like picking on a child. If nothing else…I promise to mention you in every blog. I really want folks to see how truly pathetic you are. I had a clue when you wrote: “Winner, winner, chicken dinner” in one of your e-mails. That’s one of the corniest things I’ve ever heard. Come on Jordan! You can take this guy.

Jimbo Stars…maybe the “personal attack” e-mails will stop now. You’re basically in last place. The only people you’re beating are Special Ed1 (adams1) and Special Ed2 (Jordan). I think your tournament is over. It’s ok though…you’re a first-timer. Next year…keep in mind…this game is for grown folks. So…come serious, or don’t come at all. Have fun watching the rest of the tournament from the bench. You’re out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bone? …Video? Not so funny when you sitting back in 23rd place. Thanks for sending the first 2. I think you may be out too. Call Jimbo Stars. It’s good to have someone to talk to at a time like this.

One more day and the first weekend is over. Who’ll be on top? Who’ll continue to slide? …who’ll sit in the middle and keep talkin’ smack?

Signed,
The Commissioner!

Friday, March 21, 2008

2008 Day 1 Recap

Hello All,

We’re off to the races! Big Shot Shooter, BIG TEX, and brothers NCPanther32 and Jasen are in the lead! A special congratulation goes to Little Jim (NCPanther32). He’s been in the pool for years and has never been in front…at any stage of the competition. Very good Jim… I’m proud of you…and your little brother. J

Also, a special shout out to the Headroe family in Plano, TX. Robert is tied for first place…Sharolyn and Evan are tied for 5th. Very impressive start…

Memphi8 (Uncle Tommy)…or should I call you Memphis20? Don’t worry. Hang in there. We’re just getting started…and trust me, you won’t finish in last. J

toosmooth, I’m sorry you didn’t make it in this year. It’s probably best.

Most of you don’t know this. But…I received several e-mails from adams1 (Keith Adams) yesterday. He led me to believe that he would be a force to be reckoned with. I guess he meant to send those e-mails to Jordan…since she’s the only one trailing him. Jordan, what’s your e-mail address? I need to get this guy off my back.

Jimbo Stars (Jimmy)…Mr. Athlete…Coach…know-it-all…what’s up? You’re tied for 20th with Bone, Momma (sorry ma) and 6-year old Jernie. PLEASE stop talking to me.

Bone, will you please produce a video and explain your strategy for starting off in 20th place? I’m sure your audience is eagerly awaiting your next project.

Ma…you are doing a great job. I love you.

Signed,
The Commissioner!